Which of These Is a Challenge That the European Central

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Multiple Choice

Which of these is a challenge that the European Central Bank faces in promoting economic stability across the European Union that is not faced to the same degree by the Federal Reserve Bank in the United States?

• A) unemployment rates that vary regionally across its economy
• B) government budget deficits
• C) some parts of the economy using different currencies
• D) differences of opinion regarding what the central bank should do

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